Sorbitrate
Formulated to alleviate coronary artery spasm to support heart muscle oxygen balance and target chest pain prevention.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Sorbitrate, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sorbitrate vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sorbitrate details
- Conditions
- Angina Pectoris Prevention · Acute Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- isosorbide dinitrate
- Therapeutic class
- Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Organic Nitrate
- Known off-label uses
- congestive heart failure adjunct
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitors; severe anaemia; circulatory shock
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; reflex tachycardia; nausea
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiovascular collapse, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Antihypertensives; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate coronary artery spasm to support heart muscle oxygen balance and target chest pain prevention.
Mechanism of action
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle by releasing free nitric oxide, reducing overall pre-load and myocardial oxygen demands.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Sorbitrate is the originator brand name, made by Abbott. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Abbott.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Isosorbide Dinitrate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.